SCRANTON — The Scranton Chapter of Young People in Recovery (YPR) will host an event titled “Recovery is H.O.P.E.,” in support of individuals in recovery for drug and/or alcohol abuse, at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19 at the Keyser Valley Community Center, 101 N. Keyser Ave.

Organizers say the event will benefit young people in recovery, as well as their families, by bringing a variety of community organizations together, to empower people to take steps for their future. The free event will feature guest speakers, representatives from treatment centers, wellness vendors, counseling, education and employment booths.

Donations can be made online at youngpeopleinrecovery.org. For more information, contact Yolanda Battaglia at scrantonpa@youngpeopleinrecovery.org or 570-903‐8700.

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Information provided by the Scranton Chapter of Young People in Recovery.